To add year-round value to the state’s snow fences, the Minnesota Department of Transportation conducted a research study exploring the functional and economic viability of installing solar panels on the fences to create clean energy without using any additional land.
This new Clear Roads synthesis project surveyed maintenance professionals and reviewed published literature to identify opportunities in winter maintenance operations that could benefit from this emerging technology.
This new Clear Roads synthesis project surveyed member states and other winter maintenance professionals and reviewed relevant literature to gain a greater understanding of current practices for the in-house production of brine.
Clear Roads held its spring business meeting last month in Richmond, Virginia from April 15-17. Documents from the meeting, including the agenda, budget and minutes, are now available on the Clear Roads Meetings page.
To discuss how infrared technology can be used to improve visibility for drivers of snowplows and other vehicles during emergencies, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will host a free webinar, “Evaluation of Infrared Technology to Improve Emergency Maintenance,” on June 5 from noon – 1 p.m. Central.
To determine how well mixed salt products perform at lower temperatures, this Clear Roads project tested eight solids and prewet solids.
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Agencies selecting a new or replacement storage system for their liquid deicers have a lot to consider, such as safety, environmental impacts, and cost-effectiveness. This Clear Roads project examined transportation and public works agencies’ systems and developed a manual of best practices for agencies to consult when creating a new system or expanding their current system.
This Clear Roads project examined the use of dashboards among transportation agencies to assess current strategies and identify innovative and effective practices. The results offer guidance to transportation agencies that are considering implementing or expanding their dashboard use to enhance winter maintenance operations.
Clear Roads has prepared a listing of technical sessions and posters related to winter maintenance that were presented at the 2025 Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting. The list includes links to more than two dozen papers and posters on a wide range of winter maintenance topics, including materials, equipment, technology, and performance management.